ABSTRACT

At last - a book of practical work designed specifically for horticulture students. Applied Principles of Horticultural Science includes over 70 practical exercises, presented in a way that makes students think for themselves, and supported by concise summaries of the underpinning knowledge to facilitate student-centred learning. Clear step-by-step instructions make practical work accessible to students of all abilities.

Written for National Diploma students, this book also provides the firm grounding in the practical application of horticultural science needed for HND and first year degree courses. Applied Principles of Horticultural Science is a core text for horticulture students, complementing Principles of Horticulture by Adams, Bamford and Early.

This second edition includes questions and answers at the end of every chapter to aid self study, and provides a greater variation of case studies to make this book a relevant and useful reference and work book for students.

part |2 pages

Part One Plant science

chapter 2|12 pages

Seed propagation (viability and vigour)

chapter 3|14 pages

Propagation

chapter 4|15 pages

Weed – biology and control

chapter 5|18 pages

The leaf and photosynthesis

chapter 6|12 pages

Respiration and storage

chapter 7|13 pages

Plant water

chapter 9|14 pages

Flower structure

part |2 pages

Part Two Soil science

chapter 10|16 pages

Soil formation and texture

chapter 11|11 pages

Soil structure and profile assessment

chapter 12|10 pages

Soil water

chapter 13|10 pages

Measuring soil pH

chapter 14|7 pages

Raising soil pH

chapter 15|10 pages

Lowering soil pH (increasing soil acidity)

chapter 16|8 pages

Soil organisms and composting

chapter 17|7 pages

Soil organic matter

chapter 18|13 pages

Plant nutrition

chapter 19|22 pages

Fertilizers

part |2 pages

Part Three Pest and disease

chapter 20|13 pages

Fungi

chapter 21|19 pages

Insects and mites

chapter 22|8 pages

Nematodes

chapter 23|20 pages

Biological control